Replacing Print Cartridges
Before buying replacement print cartridges, verify the correct part numbers.
When a print cartridge is empty, leave the empty print cartridge in the print cartridge cradle until it is replaced. The printer requires both print cartridges.
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Warning! Keep both new and used print cartridges
out of the reach of children.
- Verify that the Out tray is down.
- Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the top cover.
The cradle moves to the center of the printer.
1. Out tray (in down position) 2. Press Power button 3. Open top cover
4. Raise cradle latch 5. Lift out cartridge
- Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the protective vinyl tape.
Caution! Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Touching these parts will result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections. In addition, do not remove the copper strips. They are required electrical contacts.
1. Black cartridge 2. Color cartridge 3. Ink nozzles
4. Copper contacts-Do not touch or remove the copper contacts
5. Protective vinyl tape-Remove only the protective vinyl tapeYou hear a click when the latch is fully secured.
- A calibration page prints. The printer generates a calibration page to test print quality each time a print cartridge is installed.
- If you are in the middle of printing and stop to change a print cartridge, the calibration page prints after the print job is complete.
If the Print Cartridge Status light continues to blink after installing a new print cartridge, check the part number on the cartridge to make sure the correct cartridge is installed.